 His brother had come out to Nelson in 1842, but was soon convinced that Port Cooper offered better prospects.While John awaited an opportunity to go to Sydney to buy sheep and cattle, William used the schooner "Richmond", chartered by Captain Sinclair and Hay, which sailed from Wellington on 10 February 1843, taking William Deans and his two farm workers and their families to Banks Peninsula.Hay accompanied them to look for a place to settle.